Welding Project Leader 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, which may require initiation and coordination of equipment purchases/testing/modification, training program development, design changes, etc. Provides technical and hands-on assistance to Trades personnel in the implementation of automatic systems and new materials introductions. Assists in job planning, equipment set-up and the troubleshooting of problems incurred during implementation. May coordinate and expedite the movement of needed equipment and materials, and provision of required services. May function as a liaison between the Trades and other Company functions, such as Welding Engineering, Design, etc., to coordinate the resolution of technical problems.

Requirements

• This job requires a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of eight years production welding experience.
• A candidate must have knowledge of ship construction methods, welding processes and equipment, and applicable welding and quality procedures.
• In addition, a candidate must have excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• An NNS Apprentice graduate and experience in the operation of automatic welding processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations.
• Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, which may require initiation and coordination of equipment purchases/testing/modification, training program development, design changes, etc.
• Provides technical and hands-on assistance to Trades personnel in the implementation of automatic systems and new materials introductions.
• Assists in job planning, equipment set-up and the troubleshooting of problems incurred during implementation.
• May coordinate and expedite the movement of needed equipment and materials, and provision of required services.
• May function as a liaison between the Trades and other Company functions, such as Welding Engineering, Design, etc., to coordinate the resolution of technical problems.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED